Armed ‘sentinels’ in schools? West Ada proposes upgrade to its safety plan
The West Ada School District may soon employ current or former law enforcement officers who can carry concealed weapons on its campuses as part of its proposed safety plan. The enhanced campus safety plan — which the district said was put together after a year-long review with law enforcement — would add what the...
Timber!: Russian olive tree removal project underway at Kathryn Albertson Park
A major restoration project is underway at Kathryn Albertson Park as Boise Parks and Recreation works to remove invasive Russian olive trees from a five-acre section of the park.
Developers say no ‘feasible buyers’ for Highland townhomes. Boise says to keep them in...
A developer’s pitch to ditch townhomes from a project in the Highlands got a thumbs down. On Tuesday, the Boise City Council voted 4-2 against an appeal from Alscott Real Estate requesting permission to drop the density of a small subdivision near Highlands Elementary School. The firm, run by the Albertson heirs...
Garden City approves second urban renewal district to boost development south of Chinden Boulevard
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Garden City’s City Council has approved a second urban renewal district south of Chinden Boulevard to support new development, without the Boise Hawks stadium included. Mayor-elect Bill Jacobs said the stadium wasn't ready to be included in the district but could be added later....
Growing Idaho: Americans moving less; Idahoans still on the move
BOISE, Idaho — People are moving less, but they're still moving. And the growth here in our area has less to do with people moving from out of state than you might think. Americans are moving less. That's according to a study from Point2Homes, a real estate marketplace. They say that last year, only 11% of Americans...
Ontario auctioneer goes on a shopping spree for Santa, fills 27 carts with toys
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — As Idaho's Largest Toy Drive neared the end of its second-to-last day, Baker Auction Company of Ontario, Oregon, donated 27 shopping carts filled with thousands of toys and games for kids 2 to 12 years old. "It's all about putting a smile on the kids'...
Rockslide closes SH-21 between Sourdough and Grandjean, Banner Summit
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) reports a major rockslide on SH-21 (MP 87) between Sourdough and Grandjean. All lanes are blocked, and crews expect a full closure. ITD's avalanche crew is en route to assess the area. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. State Highway 21 is also closed...
DHS reposts bar’s free drink offer tied to immigration tips, sparking backlash
What started as a stunt by a small Idaho bar has now turned into a national argument about immigration, ethics, and even government judgment.
The Massive Farmers Market In Idaho That’s Too Good To Pass Up
There’s something almost magical about wandering through rows of vibrant produce on a Saturday morning, coffee in hand, as the scent of fresh-baked bread mingles with the earthy aroma of just-harvested vegetables. The Boise Farmers Market isn’t just a place to shop—it’s Idaho’s most delicious weekly block party....
West Ada schools employee charged with battery, stalking in latest arrest
A now-former West Ada School District employee was charged with sexual battery and second-degree stalking after he allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend’s home in the middle of the night and grabbed her aggressively. Garden City police arrested Michael Chatterton on Nov. 27 after responding to a domestic-dispute call...

















